Kamnica, Dol pri Ljubljani

Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia
46°5′51.41″N 14°40′29.92″E / 46.0976139°N 14.6749778°E / 46.0976139; 14.6749778Country SloveniaTraditional regionUpper CarniolaStatistical regionCentral SloveniaMunicipalityDol pri LjubljaniArea
 • Total1.09 km2 (0.42 sq mi)Elevation
268.3 m (880.2 ft)Population
 (2020)
 • Total398 • Density370/km2 (950/sq mi)[1]

Kamnica (pronounced [ˈkaːmnitsa]) is a settlement northeast of Ljubljana in the Municipality of Dol pri Ljubljani in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] It includes the hamlet of Sveta Helena.[3]

History

In the past, Kamnica was known for black slate, which was mined here and used for slate roofing. It was also known for millstones.[3] Saint Helena's Church, first mentioned in 1495, and Žerjav Castle, dating from the 16th-century, stand in the hamlet of Sveta Helena.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Kamnica include:

  • Josip Armič (1870–1937), education specialist and writer of beekeeping and hunting articles[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Dol pri Ljubljani municipal site
  3. ^ a b c Savnik, Roman (1971). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 362.
  • Media related to Kamnica at Wikimedia Commons
  • Kamnica on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Dol pri Ljubljani
Current
Former
The location of the Municipality of Dol
Landmarks
  • Dol Manor
  • Vega House
  • Žerjav Castle
Notable people